TL;DR

Algorithmic Trading Java Developer (Fintech): Building and optimizing robust and scalable algorithmic trading software for the firm’s Agency Trading electronic-trading business with an accent on adapting to APAC Market microstructure and enhancing distributed system architecture. Focus on implementing new functionalities, meeting cyber-security requirements, and increasing automated testing of distributed algo-engine components.

Location: Must be based in Shanghai, Mainland China

Company

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What you will do

Deliver software for Agency Trading electronic-trading business, with a focus on APAC Algos.
Analyze business requirements and collaborate with global IT teams to design and implement agile solutions.
Implement functionalities and features to adapt the global Algo Trading platform to the APAC Market microstructure.
Enhance distributed system architecture to meet next generation capacity and performance requirements.
Ensure enterprise requirements on cyber-security, platform hosting, and application monitoring are met.
Increase automated testing of distributed algo-engine components and evolve simulation test-harness.
Perform level 3 support and assist production operations team in release related matters.

Requirements

Strong knowledge of Core Java.
Around 5+ years’ experience of developing, delivering and maintaining software in a real-time, event-driven, distributed application environment.
Proven background in software engineering with a degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering or related discipline.
Strong written and verbal English communication skills and a desire to work in a global team.
Strong attention to detail and ability to work with complex, interdependent systems.

Nice to have

C++, Python and/or KDB experience.
Prior experience in Algo Trading and/or SOR Development.
Hands-on experience of agile software development practices and methodologies, automated testing and CI/CD build and deployment processes.

Culture & Benefits

Collaboration is at the heart of everything we do.
Opportunities to grow and flexible working options when possible.
Inclusive culture that brings out the best in employees, wherever they are on their career journey.
Commitment to disability inclusion and support for reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process.

Execution Services Agency Trading APAC Algorithmic Trading Java Developer (Fintech)